Search for geospatial/GIS data

Find GIS data held at MIT and other institutions

3,545 results returned

  1. Title: Madrid, Spain, 1785 (Raster Image)

    Contributors:

    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Plano geom?trico de Madrid : dedicado y presentado al rey nuestro Se?or Don Carlos III por mano del excelentisimo Se?or Conde de Floridablanca, su autor Don Tomas Lopez, geografico de S.M. de las Reales Academias de la Historia, de San Fernando, de la de Bueans Letras de Sevilla y de las Sociedades Bascongada y Asturzias. It was published by [Tomas Lopez] in 1785. Scale [ca. 1:16,700]. Map in Spanish. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the European Datum 1950, UTM Zone 30N coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map.This map shows features such as roads, drainage, built-up areas and selected buildings, ground cover, and more. Relief is shown by hachures. Includes text, index, and inset: Des de la Puerta de Toledo ...This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from The Harvard Map Collection as part of the Imaging the Urban Environment project. Maps selected for this project represent major urban areas and cities of the world, at various time periods. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features at a large scale. The selection represents a range of regions, originators, ground condition dates, scales, and purposes.

    View full record

  2. Title: Havana, Cuba, 1785 (Raster Image)

    Contributors:

    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Plano de la ciudad y puerto de la Havana, por Don Tomas Lopez, Geografo de los Dominios de S.M. It was published by Don Tomas Lopez in 1785. Scale [ca. 1:12,500]. Map in Spanish. Covers a portion of Havana, Cuba and harbor.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the 'NAD 1927 Cuba Norte' coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map.This map shows features such as roads, drainage, built-up areas and selected buildings, fortifications, ground cover, and more. Relief is shown by shading and pictorially; depths shown by soundings. Includes index and descriptive note.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from The Harvard Map Collection as part of the Imaging the Urban Environment project. Maps selected for this project represent major urban areas and cities of the world, at various time periods. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features at a large scale. The selection represents a range of regions, originators, ground condition dates, scales, and purposes.

    View full record

  3. Title: Isla de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, 1779 (Raster Image)

    Contributors:

    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Mapa de la isla de Tenerife, por Don Tomas Lopez, geografo de los dominios de S. M., de las Reales academias de la historia, de San Fernando, de la de buenas letras de Sevilla y de la Sociedad Bascongada de los amigos del pais. It was published by se hallara este con todas las obras del autor en la Calle de las Carretas entrando por la Plazuela del Angel in 1779. Scale [ca. 1:280,000]. Covers Isla de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. Map in Spanish.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the World Mercator projected coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as drainage, land cover, cities and towns, villages and other human settlements, fortification and watch towers, roads, shoreline features, ports and anchorage points, and more. Relief shown by hachures. Includes note on the mapping of Tenerife.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

    View full record

  4. Title: Isla de Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, 1779 (Raster Image)

    Contributors:

    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Mapa de la isla de Lanzarote, por Don Tomas Lopez, geografo de los dominios de S. M., de las Reales academias de la historia, de San Fernando, de la de buenas letras de Sevilla y de la Sociedad Bascongada de los amigos del pais. It was published by se hallara este con todas las obras del autor en la Calle de las Carretas entrando por la Plazuela del Angel in 1779. Scale [ca. 1:280,000]. Covers Isla de Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain. Map in Spanish.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the World Mercator projected coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as drainage, land cover, villages and other human settlements, roads, shoreline features, ports and anchorage points, and more. Relief shown by hachures. Includes note on the mapping of Lanzarote and inset map: Mapa de la isla de del Hierro.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

    View full record

  5. Title: Isla de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain, 1780 (Raster Image)

    Contributors:

    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Isla de la Gran Canaria, por Don Tomas Lopez, geografo de los dominios de S. M., de las Reales academias de la historia, de San Fernando, de la de buenas letras de Sevilla y de la Sociedad Bascongada de los amigos del pais. It was published by se hallara este con todas las obras del autor en la Calle de las Carretas entrando por la Plazuela del Angel in 1780. Scale [ca. 1:280,000]. Covers Isla de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. Map in Spanish.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the World Mercator projected coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as drainage, land cover, cities and towns, villages and other human settlements, towers, hospitals, parishes, shoreline features, ports and anchorage points, and more. Relief shown by hachures. Includes note on the mapping of Isla de Gran Canaria.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

    View full record

  6. Title: Isla de Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain, 1779 (Raster Image)

    Contributors:

    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Mapa de la isla de Fuerteventura, por Don Tomas Lopez, geografo de los dominios de S. M. de las Reales academias de la historia, de San Fernando, de la de buenas letras de Sevilla y de la Sociedad Bascongada de los amigos del pais. It was published by se hallara este con todas las obras del autor en la Calle de las Carretas entrando por la Plazuela del Angel in 1779. Scale [ca. 1:280,000]. Covers Isla de Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain. Map in Spanish.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the World Mercator projected coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as drainage, villages and other human settlements, roads, shoreline features, ports and anchorage points, and more. Relief shown by hachures. Includes note on the mapping of Fuerteventura.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

    View full record

  7. Title: Carte des royaumes d'Espagne et de Portugal où l'on a marqué les routes de poste, et les limites des diverses provinces et gouvernemens : pour servir à l'intelligence des opérations militaires : dressée d'après les dernières observations astronomiques, les nouvelles cartes espagnoles, gravées ou manuscrites, et l'atlas de ces deux royaumes donné en 1770

    Contributors:

    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. Inset: Plan de Gibraltar : réduit d'après celui du Gal. Darçon publié à Strasbourg par le graveur Weiss en 1782. In lower margin: Deposé à la Bibliothèque Impériale.

    View full record

  8. Title: Mapa general de España, dividido en sus actuales provincias, islas adyacentes, y reyno de Portugal compuesto con lo mejor que hay impreso, manuscrito, noticias de sus naturales, y sujeto á las observaciones astronómicas

    Contributors:

    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. In lower margin: Se hallará este con todas las obras del autor y las de su hijo en Madrid, plazuela del Angel no. 19. Historic Maps copy has ms. annotations.

    View full record

  9. Title: Mapa geográfico de la provincia de Estremadura, contiene los partidos de Badajoz, Alcántara, Cáceres, Llerena, Merida, Plasencia, Trugillo y Villanueva de la Serena : dedicado al excmo. Sr. Don Manuel de Godoy y Alvarez de Faria, Ríos Sanchez Zarzosa, principe de la Paz, duque de la Alcudia

    Contributors:

    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. "Se hallará este, con todas las obras del autor, y las de sus hijos, en Madrid, calle de Atocha, frente la casa de los Gremios." Inset: Tierra de las Batuecas. Historic Maps copy imperfect: left side of map torn, with loss of half of cartouche and inset.

    View full record

  10. Title: Mapa geográfico del Reyno de Galicia, contiene las provincias de Santiago, Coruña, Betanzos, Lugo, Mondoñedo, Orense y Tuy dedicado al excelentisimo Señor Don Joseph Moñino, conde de Florida-Blanca ...

    Contributors:

    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. "Se hallará este con todas las obras de su autor, en Madrid, Calle de Atocha, casa nueva de Santo Tomas, M. 159, N. 3, año de 1784." Historic Maps copy has ms. label on verso: Galicia 2a. Historic Maps copy imperfect: 3 of original 4 sheets wanting; only upper right-hand sheet present.

    View full record

  11. Title: Mapa general del Reyno de Portugal : comprehende sus provincias, corregimientos, oidorias, proveedurias, concejos, cotos, &c. Dedicado al ilustrisimo Señor Don Pedro Rodriguez Campomanes, caballero de la distinguida orden de Carlos III. Del consejo y camara de S.M., director de la Real Academia de la Historia &c.

    Contributors:

    Summary: Relief shown pictorially and by hachures. Depths shown by soundings. Includes descriptive list of earlier cartographers of Portugal. Sheets numbered 91 to 98.

    View full record

  12. Title: Mapa de la provincia de Segovia, dedicado al serenísimo Señor Don Luis Antonio Jayme, Infante de España comprehende él Condado de Chinchón, los Partidos de Yscar, Peñaranda, Pedraza, Fuentidueña, Riaza, Coca, Ayllon, Maderuelo, Montejo, Fresno y Aza, Los Sexnos de S. Martín, Cabezas, Valcorva, Lozoya, Montemayor, Trinidad, Sta. Eulalia, S. Lorenzo, S. Millán, Casarrubios, Posaderas, Ontalvilla, Navalmanzano, y la Mata, los Ochavos de Cantalejo, la Sierra y Castillejo, Pradena, Bercimuel y las Tesorerias de Cuellar y de Sepulbeda

    Contributors:

    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. "Se hallará este con las demás Provincias de España, el General de ella, el Mapa-Mundi, las quatro partes, y todas las obras del Autor, en Madrid en su casa Plazuela del Angel." Historic Maps copy imperfect: 2 of original 4 sheets wanting; only 2 left-hand sheets present.

    View full record

  13. Title: Greece, Archipelago and part of Anadoli, 1791 (Raster Image)

    Contributors:

    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Greece, Archipelago and part of Anadoli. It was published by: William Faden in 1791. Scale [ca. 1:1,380,000]. Map in English. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Europe Lambert Conformal Conic (EPSG: 102014) coordinate system. All map features and collar and inset information are shown as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of geographies, originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

    View full record

  14. Title: Scandia or Scandinavia, comprehending Sweden and Norway, with the Danish islands; to which is added the remainder of the possessions of Denmark. By L.S Delarochette. London: published by Wm. Faden, Geographer to the King, and to His R.H the Prince of Wales, February 10th, 1794. Wm. Palmer sculp. (Raster Image)

    Contributors:

    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced image of a map of Scandinavia. The original map appears in "(General atlas. 1811)." The historic map layers in the Google Earth Rumsey Map Collection have been selected by David Rumsey from his large collection of historical maps, as well as some from other collections with which he collaborates. All the maps contain rich information about the past and represent a sampling of time periods, scales, and cartographic art, resulting in visual history stories that only old maps can tell. Each map has been georeferenced by Rumsey, thus creating unique digital map images that allow the old maps to appear in their correct places on the modern globe. Some of the maps fit perfectly in their modern spaces, while othersgenerally earlier period mapsreveal interesting geographical misconceptions of their time. Cultural features on the maps can be compared to the modern satellite views using the slider bars to adjust transparency. The result is an exploration of time as well as space, a marriage of historic cartographic masterpieces with innovative contemporary software tools.

    View full record

  15. Title: (Composite of) Italy with the addition of the southern parts of Germany as far as Pettau in Stiria; Murlakia, Dalmatia, the adjacent countries, and all the Illyric Islands, by L.S. De la Rochette. 2d. edition describing the new divisions. London published by Willm. Faden, Geographer to the King and to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, Charing Cross, Septr. 12th, 1800 (Raster Image)

    Contributors:

    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced image of a map of Italy, including parts of Slovenia and the Balkan Peninsula (1800). The ma shows settlements, common and post roads. The original map appears in "(General atlas. 1811)." The historic map layers in the Google Earth Rumsey Map Collection have been selected by David Rumsey from his large collection of historical maps, as well as some from other collections with which he collaborates. All the maps contain rich information about the past and represent a sampling of time periods, scales, and cartographic art, resulting in visual history stories that only old maps can tell. Each map has been georeferenced by Rumsey, thus creating unique digital map images that allow the old maps to appear in their correct places on the modern globe. Some of the maps fit perfectly in their modern spaces, while othersgenerally earlier period mapsreveal interesting geographical misconceptions of their time. Cultural features on the maps can be compared to the modern satellite views using the slider bars to adjust transparency. The result is an exploration of time as well as space, a marriage of historic cartographic masterpieces with innovative contemporary software tools.

    View full record

  16. Title: A chart of the Indian Ocean improved from the chart of M. d'Apres de Mannevillette; with the addition of a part of the Pacific Ocean, as well as of the original tracks of the principal discoverers or other navigators to India and China; and in which it has been attempted to give a chronological indication of the successive discoveries (Raster Image)

    Contributors:

    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map of the Indian Ocean. The original map was originally created by Louis Delarochette and published in 1803. This map shows the entire continent of Africa. Additional areas displayed in this map include: the Pacific Ocean, Australia, and part of Asia. The features illustrated on this map includes: lakes, coastal islands, gulfs, seas. There are 2 inset maps titled, North East Monsoon, South West Monsoon. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, or other information associated with the principal map. The map was georeferenced by the Stanford Geospatial Center using a Mercator projection. This map is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps of Africa held at Stanford University Libraries This historic paper map provides an historical perspective of the cultural and physical landscape during this time period. The wide range of information provided on these maps make them useful in the study of historic geography. As this map has been georeferenced, it also can be used as a background layer in conjunction with other GIS data. The horizontal positional accuracy of a raster image is approximately the same as the accuracy of the published source map. The lack of a greater accuracy is largely the result of the inaccuracies with the original measurements and possible distortions in the original paper map document. There may also be errors introduced during the digitizing and georeferencing process. In most cases, however, errors in the raster image are small compared with sources of error in the original map graphic. The RMS error for this map is 1899.6 meters. This value describes how consistent the transformation is between the different control points (links). The RMS error is only an assessment of the accuracy of the transformation. Delarochette, Louis and Stanford Geospatial Center. (2013). A chart of the Indian Ocean improved from the chart of M. d'Apres de Mannevillette; with the addition of a part of the Pacific Ocean, as well as of the original tracks of the principal discoverers or other navigators to India and China; and in which it has been attempted to give a chronological indication of the successive discoveries (Raster Image). Stanford Digital Repository. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/mq457xb3818. For more information about Stanford's Maps of Africa Collection, see here: https://exhibits.stanford.edu/maps-of-africa. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

    View full record

  17. Title: South America, 1807 (Image 2 of 7) (Raster Image)

    Contributors:

    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Colombia Prima or South America : in which it has been attempted to delineate the extent of our knowledge of that continent, extracted chiefly from the original manuscript maps of ... Pinto, likewise fom those of Jo?o Joaquin da Rocha, Jo?o da Costa Ferreira ... Francisco Manuel Sobreviela &c. and from the most authentic edited accounts of those countries, digested & constructed by ... Louis Stanislas D'Arcy Delarochette. It was published by William Faden geographer to His Majesty and to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales in June 4th, 1807. Scale [ca. 1:3,000,000]. This layer is image 2 of 7 total images of the eight sheet map, representing the northern portion of the map.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the South America Lambert Conformal Conic projected coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as drainage, cities and other human settlements, roads, territorial boundaries, shoreline features, mines, tribes, and more. Relief shown by hachures. Includes notes.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

    View full record

  18. Title: South America, 1807 (Image 3 of 7) (Raster Image)

    Contributors:

    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Colombia Prima or South America : in which it has been attempted to delineate the extent of our knowledge of that continent, extracted chiefly from the original manuscript maps of ... Pinto, likewise fom those of Jo?o Joaquin da Rocha, Jo?o da Costa Ferreira ... Francisco Manuel Sobreviela &c. and from the most authentic edited accounts of those countries, digested & constructed by ... Louis Stanislas D'Arcy Delarochette. It was published by William Faden geographer to His Majesty and to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales in June 4th, 1807. Scale [ca. 1:3,000,000]. This layer is image 3 of 7 total images of the eight sheet map, representing the eastern portion of the map.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the South America Lambert Conformal Conic projected coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as drainage, cities and other human settlements, roads, territorial boundaries, shoreline features, mines, tribes, and more. Relief shown by hachures. Includes notes.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

    View full record

  19. Title: South America, 1807 (Image 6 of 7) (Raster Image)

    Contributors:

    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Colombia Prima or South America : in which it has been attempted to delineate the extent of our knowledge of that continent, extracted chiefly from the original manuscript maps of ... Pinto, likewise fom those of Jo?o Joaquin da Rocha, Jo?o da Costa Ferreira ... Francisco Manuel Sobreviela &c. and from the most authentic edited accounts of those countries, digested & constructed by ... Louis Stanislas D'Arcy Delarochette. It was published by William Faden geographer to His Majesty and to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales in June 4th, 1807. Scale [ca. 1:3,000,000]. This layer is image 6 of 7 total images of the eight sheet map, representing the western portion of the map.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the South America Lambert Conformal Conic projected coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as drainage, cities and other human settlements, roads, territorial boundaries, shoreline features, mines, tribes, and more. Relief shown by hachures. Includes notes.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

    View full record

  20. Title: South America, 1807 (Image 1 of 7) (Raster Image)

    Contributors:

    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Colombia Prima or South America : in which it has been attempted to delineate the extent of our knowledge of that continent, extracted chiefly from the original manuscript maps of ... Pinto, likewise fom those of Jo?o Joaquin da Rocha, Jo?o da Costa Ferreira ... Francisco Manuel Sobreviela &c. and from the most authentic edited accounts of those countries, digested & constructed by ... Louis Stanislas D'Arcy Delarochette. It was published by William Faden geographer to His Majesty and to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales in June 4th, 1807. Scale [ca. 1:3,000,000]. This layer is image 1 of 7 total images of the eight sheet map, representing the southeast portion of the map.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the South America Lambert Conformal Conic projected coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as drainage, cities and other human settlements, roads, territorial boundaries, shoreline features, mines, tribes, and more. Relief shown by hachures. Includes notes.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

    View full record

Need help?

Ask GIS